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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a Raleigh icon. you'd be amazed at the history that been hatched there. It's a little heavier on the respectable clientele now than it was in the 1970s when I was going to NCSU, but that...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great burgers, plenty of specials on alcohol, lots of TVs, friendly waitstaff, what more could you want? I have never had a bad time here. They are also very accomodating for big groups, just call...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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If you want a relaxing place to go and have some fun, great eats and wonderful service. Lively place to go and a wonderful place to relax. Take your friends!
citysearch.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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I agree, a good bargain for anyone. I met my husband at PR, shooting pool some 18 years ago. We take our kids there now. They love the burgers. Its an atmosphere thats becoming all too rare. I recommend the...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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PR has great lunch specials--very affordable, ample parking in the lot across the street, which is amazing considering it's location so close to NCSU campus. They also have good drink specials. Great outdoor...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'd heard that this was a very different place than it was when I was waiting tables next door (when the Red Hot & Blue was still a Darryl's). Back then, it was a laid back place where I could grab a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
"Seedy" definitely is a word that comes to mind if you've never been to PR. In fact, even if you've been, it's probably still in there...even if you love the place, it's probably a safe bet you're...
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As one gets to know the PR the initial appearance of seediness drops away and is replaced a sense of well-aged charm. Then, as you get to know it a little better, the seediness comes back twofold -...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2008
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My Dad helped open the joint in 1951. In fact, following my birth he slipped down from the old Rex hospital and had a celebratory beer! Bernie and Mickey were the best! It's changed hands a couple of times but...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Player's Retreat is my father's favorite bar in Raleigh, and my father isn't really your "bar" kind of guy. Consequently it was also on the top of my ex-boyfriends list of bars...When you walk into...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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After living in Raleigh for the past 19 years of my life I finally decided to try out an old local hangout, the players retreat. After arriving there at 4PM on a Sunday I was finally able to leave at 6 o clock...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Tucked away at the end of Oberlin Road, Players Retreat is an old school sports bar and restaurant. We're talking old school as in most of the patrons there were, well, older! Bar looks like it's...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Strangely enough, I had to read about this place here on Yelp before I even knew it existed, which isn't really fair for some place with such a great selection and one that's been around for such a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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The PR vies with Mitch's tavern for oldest bar in Raleigh, and Mitch loses. Red's hasn't been open in at least 30 years. A family friendly bar/restaurant that has been in the same spot for at LEAST 45 years....
citysearch.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Player's Retreat is a complex animal. At first glance while driving by on Oberlin it seems a generic seedy dive bar. Upon further analysis after crossing the threshold you are treated to the sight of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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We met friends there on a Saturday to get together after the holidays and catch up. What a great time! The beer is cold - draft beers filled completely to the rim and cold, cold, cold! Food was wonderful. They...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/26/2008
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Players Retreat has a great atmosphere for a more relaxing type setting. We had so problems with one of the bartender's attitude, but other than that we really enjoyed ourselves and the bar!
citysearch.com - user review - 09/20/2007
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The PR is my favorite bar in Raleigh. I try to head over for the Wednesday cheeseburger and fries special every week. The Scotch selection is outstanding (you can even join their scotch club), there are lots...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/09/2007
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The PR has good wine, lots of liquor and tons of new beers on tap. There is also a non-smoking section and a great jukebox. They have pool tables and the crowd is really cool and nice --not your uppity...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/03/2006
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I love scotch and this place has a hugh selection. All the steaks are black angus and they don't cut them until you order them. They are great. Best burger and cheese fries
citysearch.com - user review - 09/19/2006
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Being on a student budget, this places rocks. Cheap beer and food. Best place in town to watch NCSU and the CANES on HD TV's. Mondays pints of Bud and Bud light are $1.00. House liquor drinks $2.50 on Sundays.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/19/2006
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Very eclectic group of customers. In one booth is a guy drinking a $1.50 PBR and the next booth a guy drinking a $40 glass of Cognac. Great jukebox, pool and darts. Very extensive menu. Every thing on the menu...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/19/2006
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Since Carolinagirls review, the place has been sold and powerwashed from top to bottom. Clean and cool!!!! New owners added outdoor seating, good wine, Black Angus Steaks cut to order and every type of liquor...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/18/2006
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I met some friends there this past Saturday and it was not the ideal place to go. The sanitation grade on the wall was a 81.0!! Gross! Thank goodness we had already eaten. It was creepy. The bathrooms still...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/28/2005
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If you like trendy, "glam" bar where you can show off your new Prada attire, don't go to PR. If you like Chococherrymochagrande martinis, don't go to PR. If you like Carolina, don't go to PR, just kidding but...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/27/2005
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WOW, after over 50 years the PR is still one of the most down to earth spots in all of Raleigh. Don't be surprised not to see the "elite" (ahem, overrated) crowd of Glenwood South, the Office and WCC. Do...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/20/2005
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I grew up going to the PR and absolutely love it. They have wonderful hamburgers and chicken sandwiches, among other things I'm sure - I just never venture beyond what I like. :) It's a great little old place...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/26/2004
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The oldest bar in Raleigh, the PR opened in 1951 and has served many folks since. The PR is where all-comers are welcome and treated like regulars. Nothing has changed since its beginning. Beer steins (from...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/09/2002
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